Save the Date. June 5 th -9 th Blitz Build at the Camp in Newton August 23 rd All Congregational Gathering at the CCC in Newton.

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1 Here it is, the beginning of June already. I hope your Mother s Day was a good and memorable one. Time, though, seems to pass quickly doesn t it? Save the Date June 5 th -9 th Blitz Build at the Camp in Newton August 23 rd All Congregational Gathering at the CCC in Newton. In the coming months, the strategic planning group is planning on meeting every week to talk about strategic planning. As I have said before, Gild Rendle, someone who is interested in the mainline church and its revitalization, has said that every church needs to ask itself three questions: (1) Who are we; (2) Who is our neighbor; and (3) who are we being called to serve? The strategic planning group is considering Rendle s questions in the context of what is happening in the Waukee community. In addition, the search committee for the next settled pastor is being formed. We have also had opportunities to sit and talk as a church in times before the church services and in other forums. From my perspective, I think this kind of conversation is essential for any church; but it is especially helpful for Waukee Christian Church as it puts together a church profile and thinks about the qualities and strengths WCC needs in a settled minister to help move it forward as a Christian witness of welcome and wholeness to the Waukee community. So, thank you for your involvement. Thank you for your input and your loving spirit. I really do think that good things and God s blessings lay ahead for Waukee Christian Church. Rev. Brad Thornton waukee.interim.minister@gmail.com T Avenue P.O. Box 278 Phone: waukeechristianchurch@msn.com

2 Working Together to Capture God s Vision for Waukee Christian Church Calling all Missionaries! Reminder that we will be spending the week of June 5-9 at the Christian Conference Center in Newton. We will be working on the Chi Rho cabins readying them for the campers. One of the traditions of a Mission Group is that we have morning and evening devotions. Since we are a come as you can group and not everyone is planning to stay overnight, please try to bring a devotion and we will have devotional time when we finish for the day. Looking forward to seeing everyone and enjoying the fellowship that mission work is guaranteed to provide! Thanks! Rosalie Pfeifer Launched after the April 23, 2017, building informational meeting, it was agreed that a review of the WCC vision and strategic plan should be done to prepare for important decisions that will be made as we move forward. To that end, an Ad Hoc Strategic Working Group was formed and has been meeting regularly, with the intent of capturing the congregation s thoughts on direction. The group is working on gathering information from the congregation to support updating the vision/mission and strategic plan. This material will then be presented for congregational approval. The resulting updates will then provide a strong foundation to support the search for a full-time pastor and any decisions that need be made regarding facilities and programs. In capturing the thoughts of the congregation, we are sure you have noticed a comment board has been installed in the fellowship hall. This board allows input from individuals on a variety of topics; Worship, Mission/Outreach, Christian Ed, Evangelism, Hospitality, Property, Stewardship and Other. We encourage all to take time to prayerfully consider adding your thoughts to the board. The board will remain up through mid- June before the group tries to consolidate the thoughts and ideas presented. Pastor Brad has been coordinating informational sessions before church to discuss the work of this group and general discussions on the church s moving forward. Please attend those sessions as you can and help craft the future of WCC. These types of communications are critical in this time of change for our church, so watch for opportunities to engage in planning for the future and hear the progress that is being made. Your Strategic Working Group is made up of Marc De Jong, Lee Foltz, Lorrie Grandgenett, Ron Hardersen, Jack Harris, Haley Silverthorn, Ryan Taylor, Cathy Conklin and Pastor Brad Thornton. Don t hesitate to contact any of the members with your thoughts and comments.

3 Thanks to Shari, Janelle, Lorie and Julie for helping the children with sweet treats! Our Sunday school teachers for all their service and dedication to the children and adults of our congregation Congratulations to our graduates! Volunteers Needed! Do you love having children in church? Then we want to make sure we offer them and their parents excellent childcare. As our numbers increase, it will be good to offer some back up in the nursery during worship. We have excellent nursery attendants, but the child to adult ratio is high. Listen to see if God is calling you to this important ministry. Let the office know if you can volunteer once every 4-5 weeks as a nursery assistant. And, on those Sundays when our nursery staff is gone, you can substitute for them. We would like to thank everyone for the lovely gifts we received for our bridal shower. We appreciate the support that everyone has given us. We would like to thank everyone who helped put on the shower for us. We had a fantastic day and were so blessed to be married at the church on April 1st. Thank you for letting us use the church for our wedding. Derek & Jessica Heisdorffer Thank you to all for your prayers, get well wishes, and food during my recent hospitalization and continued recovery. It is comforting to know that our Waukee Christian Church truly is a loving, kind and supportive family. Sincerely, Rosalie Pfeifer

4 Support Team Meeting on June 11 th after fellowship Now What? A conference on reimagining... our buildings, our mission, our leadership A Pre-Assembly Event: Saturday, July 8, a.m. - 3 p.m. Indiana Convention Center Join the Waukee Leadership Institute, Waukee City Council, Waukee PD, EMS, & Fire, and many more for the ribbon cutting of the Waukee Veteran's Memorial Thursday, June 22 nd 4:30-7:30pm at the Waukee Community (675 Walnut St, Waukee). This is such an exciting event for the Waukee community! Stand with us as we honor each branch of service, all service members and their families, and our local law enforcements officers and emergency responders. Donations are still being accepted and can be directed online at Find out more by contacting waukeevetsmemorial@gmail.com or following Waukee Veteran s Memorial on Facebook. Smiles, Melissa Stimple, Director We get it. The past is the past. We need to innovate, create, find new ways to use our buildings and be the church. But, how do we get there? Now What? A conference on reimagining our buildings, our mission, our leadership is designed to help your congregation take the next steps toward becoming better stewards of your Holy Place for mission and ministry. This one-day event is a collaboration of the Building Funds of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the Presbyterian Church (USA), the United Church of Christ and The Episcopal Church. Presenters: Janet Hellner-Burris, Pastor, Christian Church in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania Connecting to the Community Steve Hellner-Burris Creative and Alternative Sources of Funding William Crowder, Pastor, Park Manor Christian Church, Chicago Changing Locations for Changing Needs Katie Hays, Galileo Church, Mansfield, Texas Leadership for the Millennial Culture The day will include table talks with other conference participants; practical how we did this pointers following each presentation; worship and lunch. Registration: $75 per participant, or $199 for three registrants from a single congregation (registered together at the same time). Register here.

5 May 21 st to August 20 th 06/01 Robert Phillips 06/05 Sarah Infante 06/13 Tammy Hardersen 06/15 David Grandgenett 06/18 Mary Scheve 06/19 Robert Wright 06/26 Eli Infante 06/28 Wayne Erdman Save Your Souls! The 4th Annual Shoe Drive will kick off on Sunday, May 21st and end on August 20th. The first year we collected over 7,500 pairs. The 2nd year we collected over 16,000 pairs. Last year we collected 7,900 pairs. This year our goal is collect one more pair than before. Let s keep stretching ourselves in mission! If anyone needs posters or door hangers, please let Lanita know. 06/02 Janelle & Ryan Taylor 06/06 Darcey & Kelly Gruber 06/11 Sue & Ric MacRae 06/16 Lorrie & David Grandgenett 06/25 Marlene & George Risinger 06/29 Nancy & Marvin WoW met for their final meeting of the year for their annual dinner out Club Car. A potluck is planned for Their September meeting, when they will have a guest speaker. Your giving is important to the future ministry of God s church in this place. Please give generously and with a cheerful heart. February March April WIC will be using our building from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm on June 13 th & 14 th (Tuesday and Wednesday). Receipts $ 7, $ 11, $ 23, Expenses $ 11, $ 10, $ 9, Difference ($ 4,414.37) $ 1, $ 14, Money available for expenses $ 22, $ 23, $ 28,428.09

6 GROUP The Men s Group met at Rock Bottom on May 10 th for dinner and discussion on working at the Newton camp and plans for activities for the summer. Seven men were in attendance. They also discussed attending an I-Cubs baseball game and a golf outing. They will be meeting again on June 14 th at Bonefish Grill at 6 pm to firm up plans for the summer. All men from the church are welcome (and encouraged) to attend so that we can get to know each other a little better If anyone has any questions, please give Jim Pfeifer ( ) or George Risinger ( ) a call. WACS School Supplies Drive It s time once again to fill the backpacks for August distribution by Waukee Area Christian Services (WACS). In years past, generous support from Waukee Christian Church has helped fill backpacks with much needed school supplies for hundreds of Waukee area school children. As we continue to support this local mission project please consider adding supplies to the baskets that will be in the Fellowship Hall throughout June and July. Following is a partial list of needed items: new or like new backpacks #2 pencils 3 x 5 ruled notecards Dry erase markers washable markers highlighters, assorted colors Post-it notes 70 page spiral notebooks 3 subject spiral notebooks wide-ruled notebook paper 24 count crayons 12 count colored pencils

7 Julie Cornelius is our Visiting Pastor. Please let her know if you are hospitalized or would like her to make a visit. Her phone contact is Enjoy these pictures from Easter, Mother s Day, Graduation Sunday, and Teacher Recognition! Change of Address? New ? Please let the office know if you have a new address, a new address or if you would like to receive this publication in a different way ( , snail mail, etc.) Between the Covers will meet at 6:00 pm on Monday, June 26 th to review The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Steadman (fiction).

8 Church Outside the Walls June Serving Schedule June 4 th 11 th 18 th 25 th Communion Prep & Clean-up Jan De Jong Shari Burgus Ryan Taylor A/V Matt Hansen David Grandgenett Suzanne Koch Greeter Beckie Myers Marc De Jong Marlene Risinger Youth Greeter Sam Ruggles Austin Younger Kayson Taylor Candle Lighter Kayson Taylor Cathy Conklin Janelle Taylor Children s Moment Ellie Bullington Shari Burgus Kathy Dean Reader Linda Foltz Jan De Jong Shari Burgus Communion Invitation Janelle Taylor Juanita McBeth Cathy Conklin Call to Offering & Offering Prayer Cimberly Hansen Linda Foltz Jan De Jong Communion Prayer Linda Wilcox Tammy Hardersen Marc De Jong Offering & Communion Servers Jim Pfeifer Marilyn Dowell David Grandgenett Fellowship (please remember to take out trash) Mary Lou/Jack Harris Marlene Risinger Linda O Hair Monthly Tasks Food Pantry Delivery Sue MacRae Lock up after church Ron Hardersen Visiting Shepherds Shari Burgus & Cimberly Hansen Water Indoor plants Lanita Cavanaugh July Serving Schedule If you are going to be gone, please secure your substitute and let the office know of the change. Thanks! July 2 nd 9 th 16 th 23 rd 30 th Communion Prep & Clean-up Marlene Risinger Beckie Myers Linda O Hair Lanita Cavanaugh David Grandgenett A/V Ryan Taylor Jason Keller Matt Hansen Lanita Cavanaugh Suzanne Koch Greeter Marilyn Dowell Karen Neese Jan De Jong Ken Cavanaugh Linda Wilcox Youth Greeter Alice Ruggles Zoey Koch Sam Ruggles Austin Younger Kayson Taylor Candle Lighter Kayson Taylor Ellie Bullington Cathy Conklin Tammy Hardersen Janelle Taylor Children s Moment George Risinger Ellie Bullington Kathy Dean Pastor Brad Shari Burgus Reader Ron Hardersen Juanita McBeth Ryan Taylor Linda Wilcox Sue MacRae Communion Invitation Linda Foltz Cimberly Hansen Janelle Taylor Juanita McBeth Linda Wilcox Call to Offering & Offering Prayer Suzanne Koch Shari Burgus Linda Foltz Ryan Taylor Juanita McBeth Communion Prayer Janelle Taylor Cathy Conklin Tammy Hardersen Ron Hardersen Janelle Taylor Offering & Communion Servers Matt Hansen Jim Pfeifer Marilyn Dowell Ken Cavanaugh Ryan Taylor Fellowship (please remember to take out trash) Shari Burgus Suzanne Koch Marlene Risinger Linda Foltz Marilyn Dowell Monthly Tasks Food Pantry Delivery Linda Foltz Lock up after church Marc De Jong Visiting Shepherds Marlene Risinger & Shari Burgus Water Indoor plants Linda O Hair

9 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Church Outside the Knit Wits :30 a.m Walls at Spurgeon Manor Keller Graduation Party 2-5 pm 10 am Worship Knit Wits :30 a.m. Potato Bar & BD Cakes Support Team after fellowship Noisy Offering today! Newsletter Articles Due 8:30 am 5 pm 8:30 am 5 pm 10 am Worship Knit Wits :30 a.m am Worship Knit Wits :30 a.m. 6:00 pm

10 Waukee Christian Church T Avenue P.O. Box 278 Waukee, Iowa Ruby VanCleave Calvin Community # Hickman Road Des Moines IA WORSHIP SCHEDULE 10:00 am Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Coffee OUR STAFF Interim Pastor: Reverend Brad Thornton Visiting Pastor: Julie Cornelius Admin. Assistant: Lanita Cavanaugh CHURCH OFFICE... Office Hours Tuesday & Thursday 8:30AM 3:30PM Phone (515) waukeechristianchurch@msn.com Website waukeechristianchurch.com Like us on Facebook! Waukee Christian Church Waukee Christian Church NOTICE: If you no longer wish to receive the WCC newsletter, please notify the office at If you would like to receive this newsletter electronically, send your address to waukeechristianchurch@msn.com. Thank you. ~ We are People of the Table ~ ~Living Faith on the Edge of Waukee ~ Connecting people to each other and the world. Growing spiritually through the renewing of our minds. Honoring the Image of God in all people. The Waukee Christian Church Newsletter is published monthly.